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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 407.86 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 407.86 and 179.27 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 407.86 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/407.86 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 407.86 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 73,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,114.57/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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